GRE Word List

AMALGAM

a mixture of different elements

The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.

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WordMeaning
threshto separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
corpusclea minute particle
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
ossifyto change into bone